Sharing lives shaped by war

Dunedin (Wednesday, 16 November 2016) – Two women whose lives were shaped by war are the subject of separate author talks in Dunedin this month.

Authors Miriam Frank and Jay Margrave will give public talks about their books The Unfinished Portrait: A Journey Around My Mother and Can Her Glory Ever Face?

Dunedin Public Libraries Events Co-ordinator Kay Mercer says the visiting authors have incredible stories to tell.

“Miriam had a remarkable childhood in the upheaval of the late 30s in Europe. Her biography reconstructs a life full of interesting characters and she touches on some of life’s big questions; how can we ever truly know those closest to us? And is it possible to find a home when you live a life of perpetual motion?

“Jay’s biography, Can Her Glory Ever Face?, studies Mary Seacole who was once voted the greatest black Briton. After being refused permission to join army nurses in the Crimea, she established her own facility to care for sick officers. She frequently braved the battlefield to nurse the wounded and became known as ‘Mother Seacole’.”

Can Her Glory Ever Face?

Jay Margrave will speak at the Dunningham Suite, 4th Floor, Dunedin City Library, 6pm, 17 November.

www.jaymargrave.co.uk

A Journey Around My Mother

Miriam Frank will speak at:

· the Dunningham Suite, 4th Floor, Dunedin City Library, 6pm, 30 November.

· Chatsford Retirement Village Events Centre, Parklands Avenue, Mosgiel, 2pm, 1 December.

www.miriam-frank.com

There is no charge but bookings are required. To make a booking contact library@dcc.govt.nz or 03 474 3690.

For more details on the biographies and the authors visit www.dunedinlibraries.govt.nz.

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